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The Effect of Magnification Loupes on Dental Hygienists' Posture while Exploring

Emily A Ludwig, Gayle B McCombs, Susan L Tolle and Daniel M Russell
American Dental Hygienists' Association August 2017, 91 (4) 46-52;
Emily A Ludwig
RDH, MSDH
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Gayle B McCombs
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Susan L Tolle
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Daniel M Russell
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